Key Takeaway

Big Branch Mine is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in Amburgy, Knott County, KY. It has 77 violations on record (34 S&S) and $8K in proposed penalties. Operated by Locust Grove Inc.

Big Branch Mine

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: Locust Grove Inc

Controller: Edward L Clemons Estate

Location: Amburgy, Knott County, KY

77
Violations
34
S&S Violations
9
Accidents
$8K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
07/21/2003 77.205(a) S&S ModNegligence $245
07/21/2003 77.1606(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/21/2003 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/21/2003 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $245
07/21/2003 77.1605(k) S&S ModNegligence $245
07/21/2003 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $321
07/21/2003 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $245
07/15/2003 62.130(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $60
07/15/2003 62.130(a) Non-S&S LowNegligence $60
02/26/2003 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
02/26/2003 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $76
02/25/2003 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $113
02/25/2003 77.410(c) S&S ModNegligence $113
02/25/2003 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
02/24/2003 77.1110 S&S ModNegligence $224
02/24/2003 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $224
02/24/2003 77.1104 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
02/24/2003 72.620 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
02/24/2003 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55
02/24/2003 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $55

Accidents & Injuries

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Date Classification Injury Days Lost
04/18/2003 HANDLING OF MATERIALS DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 45d lost
03/06/2003 OTHER DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 14d lost
03/04/2003 HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 15d lost
01/23/2003 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 3d lost
01/09/2003 MACHINERY DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 56d lost
09/28/2002 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY 83d lost
12/06/2001 POWERED HAULAGE NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
10/01/2001 SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None
09/21/2001 MACHINERY NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT None

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
08/04/2004 08/04/2004 6.50 1
04/19/2004 04/19/2004 6.00 1
02/24/2004 02/24/2004 4.00 1
02/03/2004 02/03/2004 3.00 1
01/06/2004 01/08/2004 2.00 1
11/12/2003 11/12/2003 2.50 1
10/28/2003 10/28/2003 3.50 1
10/01/2003 10/03/2003 3.50 1
09/17/2003 09/18/2003 18.50 1
09/02/2003 09/04/2003 30.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1518352
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Coordinates37.3213880, -83.0447220
Nearest TownAmburgy

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Big Branch Mine have?

Big Branch Mine has 77 MSHA violations on record, of which 34 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $8K.

What type of mine is Big Branch Mine?

Big Branch Mine is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in Amburgy, Knott County, KY. It currently has employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Big Branch Mine?

According to MSHA records, Big Branch Mine has 9 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Big Branch Mine?

Big Branch Mine is operated by Locust Grove Inc and controlled by Edward L Clemons Estate. MSHA Mine ID: 1518352.